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Section 6: Finishing
Mantel Clearances
Combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed over the
top and on the front of the fireplace provided that they do not project
beyond shaded area shown in Figure 21.
Fireplace Facing
When sizing the finish material for your fireplace, it is important to
remember the following: THE OPENING MUST NOT BE OBSTRUCTED IN
ANY WAY - to do so restricts the air supply for the control compartments
and heat exchanger it also prevents access for servicing controls.
The face of the fireplace may be painted to match the room decor,
provided you use a heat-resistant paint. Decorative facing must not
extend past the fireplace opening at all, because it will interfere with
the access to retainers for removal of glass door
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Figure 21.a Combustible mantles and facings. (Not to scale)
CAUTION
We recommend careful consideration be given to the effects of
elevated mantel temperatures which may be in excess of product
design, for example: candles, plastic or pictures. This can cause
melting, deformation, discoloration or premature failure of T.V. radio,
and other electronic components.
WARNING
Fireplaces cannot be recessed into a wall cavity.
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Combustible construction
allowed in shaded area
Combustible facing material
STEEL STUD
CONSTRUCTION
ALLOWED WITHIN GREY
SLASHED AREA
Non-combustible facing or
nailing flange
Fireplace opening
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Figure 21.b Combustible mantles and facings. (Not to scale)
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Figure 21.c Combustible mantles and facings. (Not to scale)
Installation
Combustible construction
allowed in shaded area
Combustible facing material
STEEL STUD
CONSTRUCTION
ALLOWED WITHIN GREY
SLASHED AREA
Non-combustible facing or
nailing flange
Fireplace opening
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Combustible construction
allowed in shaded area
Combustible facing material
Combustible stud
STEEL STUD
CONSTRUCTION
ALLOWED WITHIN GREY
SLASHED AREA
Non-combustible facing or
nailing flange
Fireplace opening
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